Day Trip to the Brewing Heartland

Join us for a walk to the brewing heartland: to some of the finest small breweries in the Bamberg surroundings. Though Bamberg is home to some of the greatest breweries anywhere, locals know there are even more only a short trip away.

This route covers 15 km or or 9 miles and involves some moderately steep sections. It passes through some dense green forest and through a few small scenic villages. It also passes by six small breweries with some of the best beer in the vicinity of Bamberg. As a bonus, two of these breweries have very scenic Bierkellers and if the weather is fine, we couldn’t possibly walk by them without stopping in.

Meeting Point: Bamberg Train Station at 10:45 on Saturdays only.

Duration: 8 hours.

Cost: €75 per person for groups of 4. Please inquire for smaller or larger groups or for starts from Munich. Ready to become a Beerwanderer? Book Now
Included: Transportation and guided walk with cultural insights and beery knowledge. First beer is on me. If the walk sounds too long, drop me a line. It is possible to trim the walk down by starting the hike in an alternative village, so tell me what you want and I’ll do my best to make it happen.

For a more relaxed and fuller experience, add an overnight stop in one of the villages. Check out this truly unique experience.

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